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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Sill weak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Possible load valve (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Sill weak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower pear drop,marked (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine top left intercooler pipe split (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
NS Inner gaiter cracked / splitting
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
NS Inner gaiter cracked / splitting
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear brakes slightly binding
slight cracking on both rear tyre valves
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brakes slightly binding
slight cracking on both rear tyre valves
osr tyre close to limit also slightly cracking on tyre valve
slight cracking on nsr tyre and wearing on outer edge and close to limit---195-65-15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osr tyre close to limit also slightly cracking on tyre valve
slight cracking on nsr tyre and wearing on outer edge and close to limit---195-65-15
Nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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BJ08 VUY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2008 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ08 VUY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 April 2008.
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